Celtic B coach Stephen McManus has described next month’s pre-season game against Newcastle United as an important opportunity for the first-team squad in their preparations for the new campaign. Speaking to CeltsAreHere earlier today, the former Hoops captain stressed the benefits of facing strong opposition early in pre-season. With preparations already underway behind the scenes
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hearts | 33 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 58 | 28 | 30 | 70 |
| 2 | Celtic | 34 | 22 | 4 | 8 | 62 | 36 | 26 | 70 |
| 3 | Rangers | 33 | 19 | 12 | 2 | 66 | 31 | 35 | 69 |
| 4 | Motherwell | 33 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 52 | 29 | 23 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian | 33 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 51 | 37 | 14 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk | 34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 46 | 51 | -5 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee United | 33 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 45 | 54 | -9 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen | 34 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 34 | 48 | -14 | 36 |
| 9 | Dundee | 33 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 34 | 53 | -19 | 33 |
| 10 | St Mirren | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 50 | -23 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock | 34 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 37 | 66 | -29 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston | 34 | 2 | 13 | 19 | 37 | 66 | -29 | 19 |
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